Ive heard passive sampling is a big money saver, how much could I expect to save?
Cost savings using the Snap Sampler is commonly 50%. Some sites even exceed that amount. With no waste to dispose (not even extra sample waste), very little preparatory logistics, and simple operation, sampling 20 wells per day should be expected. Improving productivity by 100% or more is the primary driver for cost savings, along with avoidance of waste handling and disposal. Another driver for cost-savings is reduction in field sampling variability. Reduction of sampling random error from 30% to 10% can make the difference between seeing a trend and not. Demonstrating remedial effectiveness or natural attenuation in many cases is more important from a cost perspective than the sampling itself. All sources of savings sould be considered when evaluating overall cost of a groundwater sampling program.
